If you are the spouse or widow of a veteran, and you are struggling with bills, you might not realize that there are resources available specifically for you. We want to get you back on your feet and back on with your life. At ARVets, we are a non-profit organization, and we’re offering you these tips because we want to help you.
A veteran once said, “For those who fight for it, life has a special flavor the protected will never know.”
This month we celebrate Memorial Day; what does that mean to you?
This week, President Obama addressed the world to lay out our nation’s strategic plan regarding our troops in Afghanistan. He communicated a timetable that commits American troops to the war for several more years. President Obama stated that there is, “A future in which war ends and a new chapter begins.” He expressed his belief in a new beginning. The President’s statement is true, but for some, not with the same meaning behind it. The truth for thousands of service members and their families is that they’re still waiting for a different war to end. The war of high unemployment rates, rising mental health challenges, and significant budget cuts that will affect how and who can support the veteran population.
